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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962.04.02_City Council MinutesApril 2, 1962 Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by the President of the Board, W. J. Bryson, at Town Hall, Owasso, Oklahoma, April 2, 1962. Present: W. J. Bryson Harold Charney Ed Hayes Richard Ernissee Marguerite M. Reed Jo~ephine Downey H. W. Wright, Jr. President of the Board Trustee Trustee Treasurer Clerk Deputy Clerk Attorney The minutes of the previous meeting were read. There being no additions or corrections, the minutes stood approved as read. The treasurers report as of April 1, 1962 was presented as follows: General Fund ~ 2,463.33 Street and Alley Fund 4,000.4.5 Sinking Fund 4,57$.90 Tn'ater Fund - General 4,131.$1 Water Fund - Special 1,77$.00 Sewer Fund 9$4.99 Sewer Improvement Fund 36,45$.76 Meter Deposit Fund 1,21C.05 Cemetery Fund 1,395.59 Perk Fund 4$7.01 Mr. Wright announced the condemnation suit against Roy L. Henry and Dr. Guy D. Reed had been fi led and the hearing for appointment of appraisers was set for April 1$, 1962 at 9:30 A. M. before Judge Graham. R.everer_d Charles Davis and Mr. Jess Hodges were present at the meeting. Reverend Davis, representing the Owasso Ministerial Alliance, submitted the following resolution: "In a called meeting of the Owasso Ministerial Alliance, March 31, 1962, the following resolutions were adopted. I. Resolved, that we be' ieve in cyan, honest and respectful treatment of all people. II. Resolved, that we believe in strict enforcement of all the 12.ws for all people. III. Resolved, we further respect and support persons in authority, elected or appointed, or any groups or organizations, as long a s we feel these persons, .groups or organizations are working conscientiously for the moral, economic and social welfare of the city of Owasso. Minutes - April 2, 1962 Page 2 Members Present - Charles Davis, Franklin George, Garland Hob~-~s, Charles Tomlinson, Stanley Cover.tt A representative of Standard Industries, Inc., a Mr. Miner, was present at the meeting at the request of Charney. Ch-:rney announced it was his desire t o pave First Avenue from Atlanta to the South School. Charney requested Mr. Miner to estimate the cost of such a project. Mr. Miner stated, inasmuch as he was not aware of the exact project prior to the meeting, he was not properly prepared to give actual figures. However, in general, he would recommend six-inch asphaltic concrete or six-inch concrete with curb at an approximate cost of X11.00 to X15.50 per linear foot. These figures could vary a great deal depending upon engineering, relaying of lines, etc. Dr. Reed inquired of the Board of their decision concerning commercial zoning of his property at Second Avenue and Birch. Mr. Charney stated he was conferring with the Tulsa Metropolitan Planning Commission in order to reach a decision. Mr. Bryson stated the Board would rule on this application on April 16, 1962. The condition of the water tower was discussed. The tower was last cleaned out, scaled and painted about 1950. The Board concurred that there was money available to do this work again and Mr. Tyler stated the repair was warranted. Miss Downey will write letters to all firms who have expressed interest in doing this work. Mr. Wright will draw a publication for public bids. Charney moved that a new manual standard typewriter be purchased. Second, Hayes. Aye, Bryson, Hayes, Charney. Bryson wi7.1 secure best price possible. Bryson moved that Herb Tyler 'oe granted a X25.00 per month raise in salary effective April 1, 1962. Second, Charney. Ayes Hayes, Charney, Bryson. Let the record ref lect that the salary increase was granted to Mr. Tyler in recognition of his•extremely efficient work and the fact he is foreman of the Owasso work crew and h«s burdens and duties in addition to those of other cite employees. The Board felt the raise was in keeping with the work he is performing. Tyler reported the cemetery association will donate its mowing equipment to the city for the care of the cemetery. It was reported to the Board that the A. L. Lester sidewalk was repaired. Water overf low in the ball park and the city park was discussed. Bryson will talk with J. Ray Smith to attempt to come to some solution to this problem. Minutes - April 2, 1962 The following claims were read and approved: Tulsa County Court Clerk ~ 21.00 Mrs. C. A. Richardson 10.00 J. H. Tyler 10.00 Owasso Lumber Company 2$.12 State Department of Public Welfare 2.OC Oklahoma Tax Commission 27 .C9 Oklahoma Tax Commission 4.1$ Oklahoma Tax Commission 6.00 State Contribution Fund 62.$1 State Contribution Fund 5$•95 State Contribution Fund 219.61 Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City 224.$0 Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City 119.40 Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City 45.00 Dorothy Allsup 6$.31 J. H. Tyler 142.5$ Floyd Fisher 143.$1 Richard Ernissee 55.00 Josephine Downey 9$•67 Clyde B. Shannon 127.46 H. C. Bradley 120.70 Edna T . Ketch 10.00 Sammy Field s 10.00 The Automotive Inc. 1.2C J. G. Strickland 10.00 M. A. Molt 5.00 Wayne Bordwine 10.00 Sinclair Refining Company 20.45 Apco Oil Cornoration 32.60 Oklahoma Natural Gas Company 10.67 Commercial Lumber Company 30.00 Herbert H. Sallee 10.00 Bob Wilke 10.00 Scott Rice Company 10.72 Josephine Downey 47.77 Public Service Company of Oklahoma 1$.49 Public Service Company of Oklahoma 26.0$ Publfc Service Company of Oklahoma 3.39 First National Bank and Trust Company of Tulsa, Oklahoma 20,000.00 Page 3 Charney moved the meeting be adjourned. Second, Hayes. Ayes, Bryson, Hayes, Charney. e s ent o t e oar _._ .~ ~ ---, ~ Town Clerk ~.